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Responsible for the management, strategic direction and oversight of the Desjardins Ontario Credit Union Real Estate Financing Group which encompasses a dedicated team of approximately 25 professionnals with a portfolio of real estate loans in excess of $3.5 billion. We have expertise in term and construction lending encompassing a full range of asset types (retail, office, industrial, medical, multi-unit residential, student residences, retirement residences, hotels and special… Show more Responsible for the management, strategic direction and oversight of the Desjardins Ontario Credit Union Real Estate Financing Group which encompasses a dedicated team of approximately 25 professionnals with a portfolio of real estate loans in excess of $3.5 billion. We have expertise in term and construction lending encompassing a full range of asset types (retail, office, industrial, medical, multi-unit residential, student residences, retirement residences, hotels and special purpose). We specialize in construction financing for senior’s retirement residences, residential apartment buildings, student residences, condominiums, retail plazas, industrial buildings and land / pre-development loan facilities. Show less

Established the Desjardins Ottawa and East Ontario Real Estate Financing Group and grew the portfolio from $100 million on January 1st, 2013 to $1.1 billion on December 31st, 2019.Since its inception, the Desjardins Ottawa and East Ontario Real Estate Financing Group has underwritten 150+ transactions totaling in excess of $1.8 billion, averaging $250+ million per annum with a new business volume of $500 million in 2019. Directly hired all team members which grew to 5 dedicated… Show more Established the Desjardins Ottawa and East Ontario Real Estate Financing Group and grew the portfolio from $100 million on January 1st, 2013 to $1.1 billion on December 31st, 2019.Since its inception, the Desjardins Ottawa and East Ontario Real Estate Financing Group has underwritten 150+ transactions totaling in excess of $1.8 billion, averaging $250+ million per annum with a new business volume of $500 million in 2019. Directly hired all team members which grew to 5 dedicated professionals.Developed an expertise for the construction financing relating to senior’s retirement residences, residential apartment buildings, student residences, hotels, condominiums and land loan facilities. Sourced new lending opportunities through several prospecting activities with mortgage brokers, business contacts, real-estate developers, lawyers, accountants as well as other financial institutions. Show less